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the United States of America. The U.S.A. introduced a new public education
system which retained opportunity to every child regardless of gender.
The level of female literacy increased, therefore, and more women gained access
to new types of works and careers.
Filipinas possessed great skills in weaving, using different kinds of fiber like abaca,
pineapple, silk, and cotton, to make a variety of cloths. They also excelled in
making hats, cigar cases, mats, baskets, slippers, purses, umbrellas, seat covers,
etc.
Another key struggle that resulted from the onslaught of American colonial
education system was the women’s fight for suffrage.
On April 30, 1937, the right of suffrage was finally extended to Filipino women.
The general elections held on Dec. 14, 1937 became the first balloting in the
country in which Filipino women were allowed to vote and run for public office.
Subsequent elections saw many Filipino women winning in various local positions
across the nation.
In December 1941, Japanese military forces landed on the island of Luzon in the
Philippines, a US territory. Manila quickly surrendered, and a military government
was installed on 3 January 1942.